CAPM Business Analysis Frameworks Practice Question
A business analyst needs to gather input from a large number of geographically dispersed stakeholders about their preferences for a new system. The project has a limited budget and timeline. Which elicitation technique is most efficient in this scenario?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Survey / Questionnaire
Surveys are cost-effective for collecting data from many stakeholders across locations. Focus groups and interviews are more resource-intensive and work better with smaller groups. Observation requires physical presence.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Focus groups
Why it's wrong here
Focus groups are best for in-depth discussion with a small group.
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One-on-one interviews
Why it's wrong here
Interviews are time-consuming for many stakeholders.
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Survey / Questionnaire
Why this is correct
Surveys efficiently reach a large, dispersed audience.
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Observation
Why it's wrong here
Observation requires physical presence and is not scalable.
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